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Krieg DeVault is proud to once again be recognized by Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly for inclusion in their annual ranking of the “Best of Northwest Indiana & Greater South Bend/Michiana Business” listing. The firm was recognized in the… Payment Matters: To Collect or Not to Collect?
A frequent question from physicians is: What do I do if I have a patient who does not pay his or her bill? And for those physicians who are thinking ahead: What can I do to avoid having a patient who does not pay his or her bill? This article… 
Beginning June 1, CMS Requires Providers to Complete SRDP Using Forms
For the first time since its September 2010 introduction, CMS’ Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol (“SRDP”) is undergoing sweeping changes. Beginning June 1, 2017, parties using SRDP to voluntarily disclose actual or potential violations of the Stark… 
Delay in Implementation of Home Health COPs
In January 2017, we reported on CMS’ recent publication of a comprehensive final rule revising the conditions of participation (“COPs”) that home health agencies (“HHAs”) must abide by in order to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. This… 
If A CMS Surveyor Knocks, Will You Be There To Answer?
In order to maintain enrollment in Medicare, suppliers and providers must comply with Medicare program mandates, including the “enrollment requirements” detailed in Medicare’s conditions for payment regulations.[1] The enrollment requirements… 
Recent Indiana Supreme Court Medical Malpractice Ruling
The Indiana Supreme Court recently held in Charles McKeen, M.D. v. Billy Turner that a plaintiff’s theory of negligence at trial need not be identical to the plaintiff’s theory in his or her submission to the Medical Review Panel (“Panel”), so long… 
Ann Marie Woolwine Joins Krieg DeVault's Commercial and Real Estate Lending Practice Group
Krieg DeVault is proud to announce that Ann Marie Woolwine has joined the firm’s Commercial and Real Estate Lending Practice Group as an Associate. Ms. Woolwine focuses her practice in the area of commercial banking. Prior to joining Krieg DeVault,… 
Protected Health Care Communications Using Mobile Devices - How Does Your Policy Rate?
Do you have a corporate policy that governs your "protected communications" which may be sent or received through the use of mobile devices? If yes, does your Policy address each of the following "Top 10" requirements? Here's a checklist to… 
DOJ Releases Guidelines for Evaluating Effective Compliance Programs
The United States Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Fraud Section recently published guidelines (“Guidelines”) it will use when determining whether to bring charges against health care entities or individuals. While the Guidelines in no way represent… 
OIG Advisory Opinion on Free or Reduced-Cost Lodging and Meals
On March 10, 2017 the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) published Advisory Opinion No. 17-01 regarding a hospital system’s proposal to provide free or reduced-cost lodging and meals to certain financially… 
President's Proposed Budget Makes Deep Cuts, But Seeks Increases To Medicare Fraud Fight
President Trump’s March 16 “America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again,” proposes to cut $15.1 billion in Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) spending, representing a nearly 18% reduction in annual spending.[1] The… 
Amy D. Yeskie Joins Krieg DeVault's Litigation and Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy Practice Groups
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce the promotion of Amy D. Yeskie to Paralegal in the firm’s Litigation and Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Practice Groups. Ms. Yeskie previously served the firm for 5 years as an Administrative Assistant. Ms.… 
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